Spirit Lake council adopts resolution to award water‑plant automation upgrades

The City of Spirit Lake City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2025-15 on March 25, 2025, accepting a bid and awarding the 2025 Water Treatment Plant Automation and Control Upgrades Phase 2 project after a public hearing that drew no oral or written comments. Mayor Kevin Bice opened and closed the hearing without testimony.

Councilmember Chappas introduced the resolution and Councilmember Kofoot seconded; the council recorded votes of Aye: Johnson, Kofoot, Brockmeyer, Chappas and Mensing and the resolution was duly adopted. The record in the meeting transcript lists the action as "accepting bid and making award," but does not name the bidder or state a contract value.

The project was listed on the agenda as the city’s WTP Automation and Control Upgrades Phase 2. The public record at the meeting contained no public opposition or question-and-answer exchange on the item. The transcript does not provide details about the contractor, award amount, schedule or source of funding for the project.

City officials present at the meeting included Mayor Kevin Bice and councilmembers Johnson, Kofoot, Brockmeyer, Chappas and Mensing. The council's formal adoption means staff can proceed with contract finalization and implementation steps specified in procurement documents; the transcript does not indicate an expected start date or additional administrative steps to follow.

The meeting minutes and resolution number for this action are part of the official record; further specifics about the award (contractor name, contract value, timeline and funding source) were not specified in the transcript and will require reference to the signed resolution or procurement file for confirmation.